Tracey Dawson drove nearly 300 miles to save a dog she had never met.

Dawson picked up her foster dog, a pointer mix named Kuno, a month ago when she was told it was his last day at the Yellow County Animal Shelter near Davis.

“It’s nice to know you’re saving dogs and giving them a home,” she said.

Kuno was just one of many adoptable pets socializing at the “Pet Fair in Paradise” at The Farm Store in Eureka on Saturday.

Dawson said she volunteers with the organization NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue and brought Kuno to the fair to help him find a home.

Other dogs from the Sequoia Humane Society were looking for homes.

“I got my dog there and he really changed my life,” said Vicki Lore, a five-year volunteer with the society.

Cynthia MacMillian, executive director of the Sequoia Humane Society, brought along three adoptable dogs to meet and greet potential owners.

“The key is to meet them and spend time with them to see if they have that connection,” she said.

Along with dogs, there were also horses and exotic birds on display at the fair.

Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue brought its miniature pony, Mickey, to the fair to give rides to children.

Tim Shreeve, The Farm Store manager, said there were more than 500 people at the event.

“We have a giving community,” he said. “Once you (see) the massive amount of animals neglected, you can’t help but to get involved.”

Shreeve has three dogs and two cats, and credits them to his 16-year-old daughter.

“She loves to bring animals home and wants to rescue every stray,” he said.

The dog social included pet-friendly music from local band Kulica.

Booths included information on pet nutrition, such as Dot’s Wonder Pet Products.

Jane Arnold, co-founder of the natural supplements, said they enhance pet food using natural substances.

Linda Wahlund, an animal communicator, was there to give pet readings to help pet owners better communicate with their pets.

A Quack and Wabbit puppet show sang to a crowd of children about safety around pets.

The song reminded them: “Does your dog like kids? May I pet your dog? These are the questions you need to ask; that’s what it’s all about!”